About Stephen
Stephen Valente is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Colorado who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and life changes. He also supports those dealing with trauma, ADHD, self-esteem, career pressures, and mood concerns. Stephen speaks English and aims to make conversations direct and understandable.
He uses practical, hands-on methods in sessions. Conversations focus on what feels most pressing and on small steps people can try between meetings.
Background and approach
He listens without judgement and helps clients set clear goals that fit their day-to-day life. Stephen blends several therapeutic approaches to match each person’s needs. He draws from cognitive behavioral ideas to notice and change unhelpful thinking.
He also uses client-centered techniques to keep the work grounded in the client’s priorities and attachment-based ideas to address trust and relationship patterns. Sessions are structured but flexible. Some people work on thought patterns, others focus on values and actions, and some concentrate on repairing relationships or parenting strategies.
Stephen encourages skills practice, short experiments, and problem-solving that translate into real situations. With five years of clinical experience as an LCSW, he aims to be straightforward and respectful in sessions. He helps people identify what matters most, try manageable changes, and track progress over time.
Therapy Approaches You Can Use Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, meaningful actions toward them. It helps when people feel stuck or overwhelmed by difficult thoughts and want to live in line with what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood struggles. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s experience and priorities, with the therapist offering empathic listening and support so the client can find their own solutions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Stephen will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on current concerns, goals, and personal preferences. Together they try strategies, notice what helps, and adjust the plan as needed.
Online therapy offers flexibility that can make regular work easier. Video calls let people read facial cues and hold fuller conversations. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for quick check-ins, brief coaching between sessions, or when a shorter format fits a busy day. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family, and other obligations.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also works with
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family problems
- Intellectual disability
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- Colorado
- Languages
- English